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2026.7.16Events: Uchiko Summer Festivals 2026 (August)Celebrate Summer Like a Local Summer is one of the most vibrant seasons to visit Japan. Across the country, communities gather to celebrate matsuri—traditional ...moremore
2026.6.29Events: Uchiko Summer Festivals 2026 (July)Celebrate Summer Like a Local Summer is one of the most vibrant seasons to visit Japan. Across the country, communities gather to celebrate matsuri—traditional ...moremore
2026.6.25Event: Uchiko Kakigōri Stamp Rally 2026Cool down this summer with delicious kakigōri (shaved ice) made from locally grown ingredients and explore the flavors of Uchiko! The Uchiko Kakigōri Stamp Ral ...moremore
2026.5.24Open for Reservations: Detox Body & Mind Beneath a Sacred WaterfallSummer-Only “Takigyo” Waterfall Meditation Experience Now Open for Reservations Escape into the untouched nature of the Misogi district in Uchiko and refresh ...moremore
2026.5.26Update: New Information about the Uchiko-za Backstage Dressing RoomWe have added new information about the backstage dressing room exhibition currently open during the renovation of Uchiko-za. Please check “Backstage at the ...moremore
2026.4.25New Opening in Uchiko: MORITEIOn April 25, 2026, a new stop for visitors, MORITEI (Former Mori Residence), opened in Uchiko, featuring a satellite shop of the popular roadside station “Karar ...moremore
2026.4.14Event: Uchiko German Festa (May 9, 2026) – German Beer, Food & Live Music FestivalJoin us for the German Festa 2026, a lively celebration commemorating the sister city friendship between Uchiko Town and Rothenburg, Germany! Enjoy authentic G ...moremore
2025.4.25Event: Ikazaki Kite Battle Festival (May 5, 2026)A breathtaking spectacle unfolds in the skies above Uchiko as around 500 giant kites soar high into the air—an unforgettable sight that has captivated visitors ...moremore
2026.4.10Event: Kawanobori River Festival (April 26, 2026)Join us at the Kawanobori River Festival! From the late Edo period, rafting timber from the mountains was a common sight in Uchiko. Rafts called "komata ...moremore
2026.4.10Event: IKAZAKI Craft Fair (April 11/ 12, 2026)The IKAZAKI Craft Fair - "Handicrafts in Everyday Life" will be held over two days in April, bringing together talented artisans from inside and outsi ...moremore